DIY lowering springs install.
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Hi Jamie
yes you need a spring compressors for the fronts, the backs are very easy to change.
I bought a very cheap pair off ebay but thay did not compress down far enough, so i had to hacksaw the ally bit that went over the spring down a bit and they worked fine then.
I have used them on the fronts twice because the first time i did not uprate the shocks the first time!
So if i was you i would buy a set of uprated shocks or you will be bouncing like a bouncy thing.
Hope this helps
Col.
yes you need a spring compressors for the fronts, the backs are very easy to change.
I bought a very cheap pair off ebay but thay did not compress down far enough, so i had to hacksaw the ally bit that went over the spring down a bit and they worked fine then.
I have used them on the fronts twice because the first time i did not uprate the shocks the first time!
So if i was you i would buy a set of uprated shocks or you will be bouncing like a bouncy thing.
Hope this helps
Col.
doofus4000
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So spring compressors are definitely required for the front?
At least 3 zeds at the last Scottish meet were running Eibachs on M Sport suspension. No issues.
Several have fitted Eibachs on an ///M, again no issues.
If you buy cheap springs, with high spring rates, this may wear out shocks quicker and give a bouncy ride. However, Eibachs are quality springs which do not require upgraded shocks, and often improve the ride quality vs OEM.
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Several have fitted Eibachs on an ///M, again no issues.
If you buy cheap springs, with high spring rates, this may wear out shocks quicker and give a bouncy ride. However, Eibachs are quality springs which do not require upgraded shocks, and often improve the ride quality vs OEM.
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Fit the springs with OEM and see what you think first!
You can always fit shock at a later stage if you want and you will be able to do it in half the speed having done it once befor!
I found it a tad bouncy with OEM and Eibachs myself!
No doubt Several have fitted Eibachs with OEM suspension at the Scottich meet But we all know how tight they are
You can always fit shock at a later stage if you want and you will be able to do it in half the speed having done it once befor!
I found it a tad bouncy with OEM and Eibachs myself!
No doubt Several have fitted Eibachs with OEM suspension at the Scottich meet But we all know how tight they are
Discussion thread on different options for ///M lowering springs.
To the OP - theres a link in the above thread to further discussion and example pictures of a few ///Ms which have been lowered on Eibachs. One had CSL rims as you have. Worth a read
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To the OP - theres a link in the above thread to further discussion and example pictures of a few ///Ms which have been lowered on Eibachs. One had CSL rims as you have. Worth a read
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Okay , so it appears there's a little confusion . My fault I should have posted this in the "m" section .
The guides above are no use for z4m ?
I have a front wheel off but that's as far as I have got , I have removed 1 bolt which has a white star shaped cover at the back of it . I can't seem to get into the nut ?
Any ideas what this white cap is ? Does it just pop off ? I see no mention of it on any z4m or m3 DIY guides.
The guides above are no use for z4m ?
I have a front wheel off but that's as far as I have got , I have removed 1 bolt which has a white star shaped cover at the back of it . I can't seem to get into the nut ?
Any ideas what this white cap is ? Does it just pop off ? I see no mention of it on any z4m or m3 DIY guides.
Ok next problem !
Got the new part fitted all seems good .
I turn the steering tonight and I can hear a clunk/twang from the passenger front spring
Got the mrs to turn the wheel while I had a better look and it seems that it's jumping a bit on each turn ?
I'm 99% sure the spring is seated Properly . Any ideas folks?
I cant believe I'm gonna have to dismantle this shocker AGAIN.
Help appreciated guys.
Got the new part fitted all seems good .
I turn the steering tonight and I can hear a clunk/twang from the passenger front spring
Got the mrs to turn the wheel while I had a better look and it seems that it's jumping a bit on each turn ?
I'm 99% sure the spring is seated Properly . Any ideas folks?
I cant believe I'm gonna have to dismantle this shocker AGAIN.
Help appreciated guys.